Greek Portokalopita Recipe
Portokalopita is a Greek cake made from layers of crispy phyllo dough soaked in orange syrup. The addition of cinnamon and cloves balances the sweetness, while the syrup ensures the cake remains moist for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 package Phyllo dough sheets
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tbsp Orange zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Tear the phyllo dough into small pieces and spread them out on a baking sheet. Let them dry out while you prepare the batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dried phyllo pieces to the batter, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, orange juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it. Let the cake soak in the syrup and cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 94mgSugar: 45g
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